Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Donald Schuster

Donald Schuster

Oct 15, 2014

Donald Wayne Schuster, 90 years old, passed away October 15, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Born to Florecie and George Schuster in Kahoka, Missouri on January 1, 1924, Donald grew up in Canon City, Colorado. He served in the Army during World War II. Don married Ruth Schuster in 1946. Don graduated from Colorado State University in 1950 with a degree...

Donald  Wayne Herhold

Donald Wayne Herhold

Oct 15, 2014

Donald Wayne Herhold, 58, of Denver, Colorado passed away October 15, 2014 from complications of acute myeloid leukemia. Born February 24, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, Rockford, Illinois, Charleston, West Virginia, Madison, Wisconsin and Gainesville, Florida. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota for two years and graduated from the University of...

Paul  R Greenfield

Paul R Greenfield

Oct 15, 2014

Paul Russell Greenfield was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on October 22, 1945, to the late Orville R. Greenfield and the late Gladys Williams. He spent his early years in Nebraska, graduating from Hastings high school, and going on to Kansas State Teachers College, where he received a BA degree in Education and then receiving a Masters in School Administration from...

Marjorie  M. Stauter

Marjorie M. Stauter

Oct 15, 2014

""Marge"", 90, passed away at home October 15, 2014. Beloved mother of Loralee (Jim) Lampson, Mike (Liz), Steve and Mary Christine (David) Canges; grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 9. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, Sr; son Robert, Jr.; and daughter Kathy Neely. Visitation Tuesday, October 21, 12 - 4 PM at Horan & McContay Funeral...

Craig  LeRoy Murray

Craig LeRoy Murray

Oct 14, 2014

Craig LeRoy Murray, age 66, of Westminster, passed away October 14, 2014. He was born in Oak Park, IL to Bryce LeRoy Murray & Mina Wood Murray Craig is survived by his sister Susan (Leonard) Buss of Mount Prospect, IL and brother Colin (Kimberly) Murray of Bourne End, England; two nephews Darren Buss & Cameron Murray; uncle Richard (Joan) Murray;...

Celeste  Marie Taigen

Celeste Marie Taigen

Oct 14, 2014

CELESTE: A LIFE TO CELEBRATE Celeste Marie (Purcell) Taigen, beloved wife of Lou Taigen, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (Gigi), sister, aunt, and friend to many passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Born in Kimball, South Dakota on November 20, 1926, Celeste was welcomed as the only daughter by her thrilled parents Rob and Kathryn (Gavin) Purcell, and older brothers, Dick...

Gloria  Charlene Jimerson

Gloria Charlene Jimerson

Oct 13, 2014

Gloria Charlene Jimerson, age 83, passed away October 13, 2014. She was born April 27, 1931 to Leslie and Ruby Glover in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her loving husband Stephen Curtis Jimerson. The family will accept friends on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the evening at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street...

Paula  Sue Schenck

Paula Sue Schenck

Oct 13, 2014

Paula was born in Denver, Colorado on June 26, 1960 and passed away on October 13, 2014. There will be a Memorial Reception in Paula's memory at Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado, on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at two o'clock in the afternoon: Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories of Paula.

Etta  May McMillian

Etta May McMillian

Oct 12, 2014

Etta May, 93, of Golden, passed Oct. 12, 2014. Born in Alamosa, CO, she graduated from high school in Englewood, CA. In 1942, she married Crawford Maurice McMillan, who preceded her in death. Etta May was very active in Eastern Star & Daughters of the Nile. Survived by her children, John (Carolyn Conroe-McMillan) & Daurice McMillan; & grandson, Edwin J....

Kenneth  Dean Cole

Kenneth Dean Cole

Oct 12, 2014

Kenneth Dean Cole was born in Gothenburg, Nebraska on August 29, 1934 to Dorothy and Weaver Cole. He passed from this world into eternal life in heaven at the Sunrise Community on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Ken spent his childhood in Farnam, Nebraska and loved to play sports. He attended Hastings College on a football scholarship before entering the Army...

Darrell  D. Hood

Darrell D. Hood

Oct 12, 2014

Darrell Dean Hood, 90, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Aurora Medical Center Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Darrell was born June 15, 1924 to Russell Hoyt and Nora Kathleen (George) Hood in Boyd, Oklahoma on a parcel of land originally homesteaded by his grandparents. He was the second of 4 children. He attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse...

Raymond  Joseph Bubick

Raymond Joseph Bubick

Oct 12, 2014

Raymond Joseph Bubick, son of the late Joseph and Margret Bubick passed away on October 12, 2014 at the age of 81. Raymond was a long time resident of Colorado; founder and member of the Mile High Banjo Society. Ray was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 5, 1933 and lived there until his graduation at Notre Dame University....

Carl  Hanford Helland

Carl Hanford Helland

Oct 11, 2014

Born in Rolland, Iowa in 1923, Carl and his parents moved to California in a Model T when he was just 5 years old. After high school, Carl joined the Amy to serve our country as a pilot during WWII. Before completing the flight program, Carl was discharged from the Army to return home to care for his ailing father,...

James  E. Meeker

James E. Meeker

Oct 11, 2014

James, 97, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado passed October 11, 2104. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Elsie; son, Jim (Patti) Meeker; grandchildren, Einer Peterson, Christopher (Hallie) Meeker & Tiffani (Chuck) Gemelli; and great grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Noah & Emma. Preceded in death by his brother, Donald (Sarah) Meeker. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 10:30 AM,...

Kenneth  J. Heidemann

Kenneth J. Heidemann

Oct 10, 2014

KENNETH J. HEIDEMANN Kenneth Joseph Heidemann, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 in Aurora, Colorado. Ken was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Joe Heidemann and Hilma Carlson. Ken lived with his parents in an apartment in Lucas Hunt Village where the carefree childhood of the 1950s included biking (every kid's...

Audrey  A. Isham

Audrey A. Isham

Oct 10, 2014

Audrey A. Isham (Feit) died peacefully with family members on October 10, 2014. Audrey was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on December 17, 1930. She was a consonant homemaker, wife and grandmother. She worked for a number of years as a Math Tutor for the Jefferson County R1 School District, retiring in 1990. Audrey's passion was playing bridge with her...

Joan Lois Yunker Auch

Joan Lois Yunker Auch

Oct 10, 2014

Auch, Joan Lois Yunker Joan Lois Yunker Auch passed away peacefully at her home in Denver, Colorado, on October 10, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 6, 1932, in Fords, New Jersey, Joan was the daughter of John Nelson Yunker and Violet Smallwood. After receiving her BA from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Joan moved...

John Zanon

John Zanon

Oct 10, 2014

John H. Zanon Jan. 2, 1922-Oct. 10, 2014 WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. Survived by wife Catherine; daughters Melanie (Clark) Palmer, Marie (Jack) Fullerton, Connie (Larry) Kampa, Veronica Zanon, Mary Pennington; 9 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 9 step-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Mary Dorsey Zanon. Visitation Tue.,...

John  David Nelson

John David Nelson

Oct 9, 2014

John David Nelson, 53, had a long, courageous battle with cancer, passing away peacefully on October 9, 2014 with family by his side. Beloved son of John Douglas and Nancy Nelson; and brother of Susan (Nigel Clayton) Nelson. He is also survived by supportive aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. John was a graduate of Cherry Creek High School and received...

Emily  Amanda Shoemaker

Emily Amanda Shoemaker

Oct 9, 2014

Emily Amanda Shoemaker of Arvada, Colorado passed away on October 9, 2014 at the age of 36. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 6:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado. Please share your memories of Emily and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook...